Experimental comparison of the genetic component of pollinator effectiveness in a shrub pollinated by birds, non-flying mammals and European honeybees
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DOI: 10.1007/s00442-025-05736-x
Abstract: The range and frequency of pollinator movement, influences patterns of pollen dispersal with consequences for plant mating. It is predicted that pollination by birds promotes outcrossing and multiple paternity. Alternatively, pollination by insects or non-flying… read more here.
Keywords: pollinator; non flying; pollination; shrub pollinated ... See more keywords
Not flying blind: a comparative study of photoreceptor function in flying and non-flying cockroaches
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.159103
Abstract: ABSTRACT Flying is often associated with superior visual performance, as good vision is crucial for detection and implementation of rapid visually guided aerial movements. To understand the evolution of insect visual systems it is therefore… read more here.
Keywords: comparative study; flying blind; photoreceptor; blind comparative ... See more keywords
What evidence exists on the impacts of artificial light on terrestrial non-flying mammals native to Europe? A systematic map and a narrative review
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DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2025.1544308
Abstract: Nowadays, light pollution due to the multiplication of outdoor lightings has become a worldwide disturbance for many species. A large amount of scientific literature shows that this sensory stressor has adverse effects on several taxa.… read more here.
Keywords: terrestrial non; artificial light; non flying; evidence ... See more keywords